hyperventilation syndrome
predisposing factors for the hyperventilation syndrome
*acute anxiety and pain organic causes; drug intoxication pregnancy high altitudes
normal respiration rate
12-16 breaths per minute
hyperventilating respirating rate
22-40 breaths per minute
normal pH in blood
7.4
management of hyperventilation
calm patient monitor vital signs loosen clothing around neck position patient upright drug therapy
hyperventilation does not occur in what age group?
children; they express their anxiety
hyperventilation syndrome
condition when patient breathes faster and deeper than the metabolic needs of the body lack of CO2 in blood stream, increasing the pH in blood.
pathophysiology of hyperventilation syndrome
decrease of CO2 causes vasoconstriction of arteries and veins all over the body hyperventilation leads to decrease in calcium in blood which causes muscle spasms
signs and symptoms of hyperventilation
hyperpnea heart palpitations decrease in balance, coordination, problem solving muscle spasms diaphoresis trembling fatigue unconsciousness Chvostek's sign (spasm of facial muscles)
what not to give to hyperventilating patient
oxygen
prevention of hyperventilation
physical exam vital signs stress reduction